Johnny Tremain
Johnny Tremain
Esther Hoskins Forbes
Michael Bloomberg
My favorite book growing up. - Michael Bloomberg
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Johnny Tremain

Johnny Tremain

Esther Hoskins Forbes
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Esther Hoskins Forbes
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In the throes of 1775 Boston, a young silversmith's apprentice named Johnny Tremain finds his life irrevocably changed not just by the sparks of revolution, but by the fire of personal transformation. After an accident threatens to end his career, Johnny is propelled into a tumultuous world far beyond the confines of his workshop. Amidst the burgeoning conflict between the British Empire and American colonies, he becomes embroiled in the clandestine activities of the Sons of Liberty, standing shoulder to shoulder with historical titans in the fight for independence. Yet, the true heart of Esther Hoskins Forbes' masterpiece lies not in the battles and intrigue of the American Revolution, but in Johnny's journey of self-discovery and resilience. As the cobblestone streets of Boston become a crucible for a new nation, they also serve as the backdrop for Johnny's personal revelations about courage, loyalty, and the complex tapestry of human nature. "Johnny Tremain" is not just a novel about America's fight for freedom; it's a timeless narrative of an individual's struggle to find his place in a world on the brink of profound change.

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Released
1943
1 Jan
Length
322
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My favorite book growing up. - Michael Bloomberg
We give all we have, lives, property, safety, skill...we fight, we die, for a simple thing. Only that a man can stand up.
— Esther Hoskins Forbes, Johnny Tremain

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